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Buena Onda Beach Resort

Playa Santana, Popoyo, Tola, Nicaragua
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Buena Onda Beach Resort
Ranked #1 of 4 Tola B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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jpike76
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Three friends and I just returned from a weeklong stay at Buena Onda and could not have had a better experience. We decided to go with the Surf Package, as we were really looking for a no-hassle, super relaxing time. Everyone at Buena Onda went way above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing trip. The arrival of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I just completed the ultimate surf package with three of my buddies. everything was tremendous from start to finish. We stayed in one of the houses, very nice. The food was outstanding with great service. Our surf guide, Paul, was up for anything, including early morning sessions, catching fish and most importantly getting us two different breaks safely. Buena Onda... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My partner and I stayed in Buena Onda for 4 weeks while volunteering at a local health clinic. This was a fantastic place to stay! It's in a great location, very secluded, quiet and literally 30 seconds walk from the beach. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The pool is also one of the cleanest and best you'll... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

My wife and I booked four nights at Buena Onda and ended up staying for eleven. If you are staying and surfing in the Popoyo area then this is the place to be. Great surf right out front at Santana and a short walk to Popoyo and other breaks. My wife liked the pool and cabana area to relax and... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Went down for a week expecting a nice relaxing place with good food and a mellow atmosphere (with good surf to compliment it). Ended up being blown away by how amazing the place is! Incredible food, very friendly staff, always someone fun to talk to, and a mini pipe on the beach to boot! I can't speak highly enough of... More

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Quebec
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Buena Onda is the best spot! All the crew are super kind. Food is really good. Rooms are amazingly clean. You have everything you need. Plus, you got only a short walk to the surf. Bring your skateboard too! The mini is killing! Paz! Gabriel Quebec, Canada

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Vancouver, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We stayed here for three nights. We spent the first night in a deluxe room which for 69$ (we chose no air con, so it was cheaper) was probably not worth it if you don't care about tv. For 29$, are moved to the standard Oceania which was fine. The shared bathrooms are clean and the hot water is a... More

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Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Buena Onda was even better than we expected. Philip, Sara, Connie, and Paul were fantastic hosts. They really created a friendly and safe environment. The room, pool, dinner specials (pizza night was fun, and we heard bbq night was also), cool people, and proximity to surf! And, there is a range of accomodations. So, no matter what your budget is,... More

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Miami Beach, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Thank you very much to Phillip, Sara, Darlin, Mari and the rest of the crew for being so nice and friendly with us. I honestly have no complaints. The food, the room, the crew, the service, their affordable prices, even the people that stays there are great. We are planning to come back again on November. You can't go wrong... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

I've been to Buena Onda a handful of times now and every time we come to Nicaragua we go there. The service is perfect the workers are so friendly. I love the food and how every night there is a different special, so many amazing beaches within walking distance to go and catch great surf at all times of the... More

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Additional Information about Buena Onda Beach Resort

Also Known As:
Buena Onda Beach Hotel
Buena Onda Beach Hotel Tola
Buena Onda Beach Resort Nicaragua/Tola
Address: Playa Santana, Popoyo, Tola, Nicaragua
Region: Nicaragua > Rivas Department > Tola
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Tola
Price range (per night): ₹ 670 - 2,511
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our seaside hideaway is just a stones throw from one of Nicaragua’s finest beaches, Playa Santana - where our nearest neighbors are grazing cows and howling monkeys. We have superb, consistently breaking, barreling surf right out front. Sunshine, tropical warmth, warm water and off-shore breezes 300+ days a year, comfortable (and affordable!) accommodation, and most of all, BUENA ONDA (good vibrations) morning, noon and night. Your Swiss hosts, Philip and Sarah, live at Buena Onda Beach Resort all year round and make sure that you spend your well-deserved holiday hassle free, in style and that you are well looked after during your stay. Come and explore – we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you. ... more   less 

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